Special Marine Warning for Chandeleur Sound
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NWS New Orleans has issued a Special Marine Warning for Chandeleur Sound and coastal waters from Pascagoula to Stake Island until 11:45 PM CDT.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Chandeleur Sound
- Issued
- September 22, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS New Orleans LA
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Alert Details
Special Marine Warning issued by NWS New Orleans LA. Effective from 10:40 PM CDT September 21, 2026 until 11:45 PM CDT September 21, 2026.
Affected Areas
Chandeleur Sound; Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island out 20 NM.
What You Should Do
Strong winds will be dangerous for boaters or anyone near the water. Make sure all on board are wearing life jackets. Seek shelter or move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.
Expected Conditions
At 10:38 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Petit Bois Pass to 13 nm southwest of Horn Island to near Cat Island, moving south at 25 knots. Hazard: Wind gusts to 40 knots.
Timeline
Alert effective immediately from 10:40 PM CDT until 11:45 PM CDT on September 21, 2026.
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